Prepare against Massoud Ghaznavi
DEU · World #125,888 classical · FIDE ID 16223454
When preparing against Massoud Ghaznavi, expect 1.d4 in 55% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (47% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (87%).
Our database contains 81 games by Massoud Ghaznavi, covering Jun 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Massoud Ghaznavi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Massoud Ghaznavi before a game. You can open the same data in the free interactive preparation workstation, which builds a move-by-move opening tree from every game.
Ratings
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 1,658 | 1,722 | Apr 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 81 | 32 | 7 | 42 | 39.5% |
| As White | 42 | 14 | 4 | 24 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 39 | 18 | 3 | 18 | 46.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Massoud Ghaznavi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Massoud Ghaznavi's side.
First moves as White (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 23 | 54.8% | 41.3% |
| c4 | 12 | 28.6% | 33.3% |
| e4 | 7 | 16.7% | 35.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 55% of White games, 41.3% score
- …Nf6 (35% of these games) — Ghaznavi usually continues c4 (16.7% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Ghaznavi usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (13% of these games) — Ghaznavi usually continues e3 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 29% of White games, 33.3% score
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Ghaznavi usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Ghaznavi usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- …g6 (8% of these games) — Ghaznavi usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 9 | 47.4% | 55.6% |
| c6 | 9 | 47.4% | 44.4% |
| d6 | 1 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 13 | 86.7% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 13.3% | 100.0% |
Massoud Ghaznavi's chess games
All 81 games by Massoud Ghaznavi in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2016 - Jul 2026) are free to browse, search and replay: filter by opening, opponent, event or date on the player page, or step through any game on the analysis board. Record: 32 wins, 7 draws, 42 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2018 | Norbert Ahrends | 1,945 | 21st Rhein Main Open B | D02 |
| Jun 2022 | Juergen Stock | 1,851 | 24th Rhein Main Open B | C02 |
| Jun 2017 | M John Cawston | 1,846 | 20th Rhein Main Open B | C41 |
| Jun 2022 | Mario Rieger | 1,836 | 24th Rhein Main Open B | D11 |
| Jun 2022 | Ulrich Zalewski | 1,808 | 24th Rhein Main Open B | C55 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eschborn Open | 2019 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,499 |
| 7th Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open B | 2021 | 7 | 4 | 1,492 |
| chB-Hessen | 2019 | 7 | 2 | 1,489 |
| 9th Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open B | 2023 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,371 |
| 21st Rhein Main Open B | 2018 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,463 |
| 22nd Rhein Main Open B | 2019 | 7 | 4 | 1,661 |
| 6th Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open B | 2019 | 7 | 2 | 1,149 |
| 24th Rhein Main Open B | 2022 | 7 | 4 | 1,807 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Massoud Ghaznavi's chess games?
81 games by Massoud Ghaznavi, from Jun 2016 to Jul 2026, are free to browse and replay move by move — no signup needed. The preparation view groups them into an opening tree showing every line Massoud Ghaznavi has played.
What does Massoud Ghaznavi play on the first move as White?
Across 42 games with White in our database, Massoud Ghaznavi opens with 1.d4 (55% of games), 1.c4 (29% of games), 1.e4 (17% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Massoud Ghaznavi answers 1...e5 (47% of games), 1...c6 (47% of games), 1...d6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (87% of games), 1...c6 (13% of games).
What openings does Massoud Ghaznavi play as White?
As White, Massoud Ghaznavi's most-played openings in our database are: London System (6 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 42 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Massoud Ghaznavi play as Black?
As Black, Massoud Ghaznavi most often plays: Queen's Gambit (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Philidor (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 39 games.
What is Massoud Ghaznavi's FIDE rating?
Massoud Ghaznavi is currently rated 1,658 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,722 (Apr 2024).
How many games has Massoud Ghaznavi played?
Our database contains 81 games by Massoud Ghaznavi, covering Jun 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 32 wins, 7 draws, 42 losses (39.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Massoud Ghaznavi?
81 games by Massoud Ghaznavi reveal their opening repertoire, most-played lines, and the variations where they score worst — the raw material for targeted preparation. The interactive opening tree lets you walk every line to any depth.